Namibia's government finally locked in a swearing-in date for regional and local councillors after canceling the ceremony earlier and catching heat from opposition leaders. Ministry executive director Wilhelmine Shivute announced that district magistrates will handle the oath-taking process, and councillors need to get their logistics sorted before then.
Opposition leader Imms Nashinge blasted the earlier cancellation because local authority laws require councillors to get sworn in within seven days of winning their seats. Former regional councillor Divai Humphrey said the delay completely stopped him from helping constituents since his term expired, and communities have been stuck waiting for their new representatives to access allocated funding and resume service delivery.
Opposition leader Imms Nashinge blasted the earlier cancellation because local authority laws require councillors to get sworn in within seven days of winning their seats. Former regional councillor Divai Humphrey said the delay completely stopped him from helping constituents since his term expired, and communities have been stuck waiting for their new representatives to access allocated funding and resume service delivery.
